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Day by Day 1788

Sunday, 10th February

Weather

Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain

Wind: Light, easterly Winds

Temperature: 76 F

Barometer: 29.50

Events

The Reverend Mr Johnson held a service attended the crew of the Sirius.

CHRISTENINGS celebrated by the Reverend Mr Johnson.

John Matthew, son of Catherine Prior, convict.

Joseph Downey, son of Sarah Bellamy, convict.

Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Bacon, marine, and his wife Jane.

WEDDINGS celebrated by the Reverend Mr Johnson.

William Parr, convict, transported on the Alexander and Mary MacCormack, convict, transported on the Prince of Wales.

Simon Burn, convict, transported on the Friendship and Frances (Fanny) Anderson, convict, transported on the Charlotte.

Henry Cable, convict, transported on the Friendship and Susannah Holmes, convict, transported on the Charlotte.

William Haynes, convict, transported on the Friendship and Hannah Green, convict, transported on the Charlotte.

William Bryant, convict, transported on the Charlotte and Mary Brand (also Broad), convict, transported on the Charlotte.

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